Description
Indulgent Raspberry Cake weaves sweet nostalgia with delicate berry charm, offering a perfect balance of tender crumb and luscious fruit. Elegant slices promise pure dessert bliss that will enchant your senses and delight weekend gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cake Ingredients:
- 1 package white cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) canola oil
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) hot water
Raspberry Flavoring and Fruit:
- 1 package (85 grams or 3 ounces) raspberry gelatin
- 2 packages (10 ounces or 280 grams each) frozen sweetened raspberries, thawed
Topping and Garnish:
- 1 carton (12 ounces or 340 grams) whipped topping, thawed
- Fresh raspberries (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C), ensuring a perfectly warm environment for baking.
- Combine cake mix, gelatin, eggs, oil, and water in a mixing bowl, blending on low speed for 30 seconds to incorporate ingredients, then increase to medium speed and mix for 2 minutes until smooth and well-combined.
- Gently fold in thawed raspberries, including their natural juices, distributing them evenly throughout the batter.
- Transfer the mixture into a thoroughly greased 9×13-inch baking pan, spreading it evenly to ensure consistent baking.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean without any wet batter.
- Allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, which helps set the texture and prevents frosting from melting.
- Create a luscious frosting by delicately mixing whipped topping with additional raspberries, creating a vibrant and creamy topping.
- Spread the raspberry-infused frosting evenly across the cooled cake surface.
- Refrigerate the decorated cake for 2 hours to enhance flavor melding and achieve a perfectly chilled dessert before serving.
Notes
- Ensure raspberries are completely thawed and drained to prevent excess moisture from making the cake soggy.
- For a more intense raspberry flavor, add a splash of raspberry extract or liqueur to the batter.
- Create a gluten-free version by using a gluten-free cake mix and checking all ingredients for potential gluten contamination.
- Enhance the cake’s presentation by garnishing with fresh whole raspberries and a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg